Neuropsychology and Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Lucia Cavanagh; Jane S Paulsen

doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.006

Neuropsychology and Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Neurol Clin. 2024 Nov;42(4):809-820. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.006. Epub 2024 Jun 29.

Authors

Lucia Cavanagh¹, Jane S Paulsen²

Affiliations

¹ University of California, Los Angeles, 760 Westwood Plaza C8-222, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
² Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705-2281, USA. Electronic address: paulsen@neurology.wisc.edu.

PMID: 39343476
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2024.05.006

Abstract

Neuropsychology is an integral component of health care assessment for persons with vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia. Since syndromes of vascular cognitive decline have multiple and varying pathophysiologies, anatomic brain locations, and levels of severity, neuropsychological assessment can be critical to clarify the cognitive manifestations of the disease, potential consequences for the patient and family, as well as the prognosis for future life planning. Cognitive profiles of vascular cognitive declines and relevant neuropsychological literature are reviewed here to provide the practicing physician with guidance for best clinical care practices.

Keywords: Cognition; Neuropsychology; VCID; VaD; Vascular cognitive impairment; Vascular dementia.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cognitive Dysfunction* / diagnosis
Cognitive Dysfunction* / etiology
Cognitive Dysfunction* / physiopathology
Dementia, Vascular* / diagnosis
Dementia, Vascular* / physiopathology
Humans
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology / methods